The United States Department of Education (USDE) issued Dear Colleague Letters (DCL) addressing accreditation matters on June 16 and July 19, 2022. All institutions should review the letters and expect future guidance that will be issued in the next several weeks from the AHLAC
The AHLAC was among 40 higher educational organizations that signed an amicus brief in the matter of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, Univ. No. Carolina, Students for Fair Admissions' (SFFA's) submitted on August 1, 2022, by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Dr. Diana Barbu, joined the AHLAC in August 2022 as Senior Director for Research. In this role, she will lead the important work of the Research Unit, which includes conducting both ongoing and new research and data analysis critical to quality assurance.
As part of its ongoing effort to assess the changing demands of accreditation and evaluate its functioning, the AHLAC revised its bylaws, approved at the June 2022 Commission meeting, to extend commissioner terms from 3 years to 5 years. The Commission now offers two renewable 5-year terms for Commissioners.
Learn more about the AHLAC Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation.
These policies, procedures, and guidelines address the responsibilities of the Commission and its member institutions.
Find answers to frequently asked questions, access forms and learn the process and benefits of becoming a peer evaluator.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, as every written comment will be carefully considered. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important process. Learn more about the revisions and provide input into this process by reviewing AHLAC President Dr. Heather F. Perfetti's recorded message and by visiting the 2022 Periodic Review of AHLAC Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation page.
We welcome your feedback, as every written comment will be considered, and we thank you for taking part in this important process.
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